Alternatives November 1, 2024

Investing Beyond the Pros

From youth sports to wellness to gambling, technology has made it easier to invest in—and profit from—sports.

Sports and Entertainment

With a variety of ‘new revenue opportunities,’ sports —teams, leagues, stadiums, broadcasting rights and more— are attracting the attention of institutional investors.

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Newsmakers November 20, 2024

Alberta Names Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper as AIMCo Board Chair

The Alberta government sacked the board and top executives of the fund earlier this month over cost concerns.

Newsmakers November 20, 2024

CDPQ Names Sharon White as Head of Europe

The appointment of the former John Lewis chair and Ofcom CEO is effective January 27, 2025.

Alternatives November 20, 2024

Appetite for Risk Among Family Offices Expected to Increase

Heightened regulation of riskier assets is a key reason family offices feel better about taking on risk, while allocations to infrastructure are also expected to increase, per a survey from Ocorian.

Newsmakers November 20, 2024

Northern Trust Seeks Head of OCIO Business

The new position will oversee the unit’s $112 billion in assets under management.

Opinion November 20, 2024

Passive Investing Is a Choice, Not a Default Option

The fee savings of passive management may obscure some of the inefficiencies embedded in benchmarks or portfolios built to mimic them, writes the head of institutional portfolio strategy at J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

Asset Allocation November 19, 2024

CPPIB Leads Global Pension Funds With $144B Allocated to Private Equity

The 20 pension funds with the largest private equity allocations committed $708 billion during the first 10 months of 2024.

Asset Allocation November 19, 2024

CalPERS Reaches $53B in Climate Solutions Investments

The fund aims to make $100 billion in such investments by 2030 through its climate action plan and sustainable investments strategy.

Asset Allocation November 19, 2024

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Increases Private Equity Allocation

The sovereign wealth fund has also shifted more assets to its internal managers.

Pensions November 18, 2024

AIMCo Political Takeover Flies in Face of Canadian Model

The Alberta Investment Management Co.’s costs were in line with other Canadian funds, but governance issues pose risks, pension experts say.

Newsmakers November 18, 2024

NBIM Real Assets CIO Mie Caroline Holstad to Depart

The departure comes as the fund consolidates its real assets and equities business units.

November 18, 2024

LSV Responds to Lawsuit by Former Execs With Cease-and-Desist Letter

Plaintiffs fire back with accusations of threats and intimidation tactics.

Newsmakers November 18, 2024

Versatility in a Time of Change

A new CIO award recognizes collaboration, innovation and leadership in an evolving industry.

Newsmakers November 18, 2024

STRS Ohio Names Interim Executive Director

Aaron F. Hood has been named to the role amid ongoing turmoil at the pension fund.

Pensions November 18, 2024

NYCERS Becomes 89th Member of Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance

Only seven other U.S. institutional investors have joined the group, which aims to align its portfolios to meet the Paris Agreement’s climate targets.

Pensions November 15, 2024

Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund Closes Out October With Flurry of Deals

The Public Investment Fund signed MOUs with five Japanese banks worth $51 billion, among other deals.